Barriers to Severe Acute Respiratory Coronavirus Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Testing Reported by Healthcare Workers During the First Pandemic Wave at an Academic Center in Boston, Massachusetts

Healthcare workers (HCWs) experience barriers to severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing specific to their perceptions of access, and employment factors. A survey was sent to all employees at one Boston hospital to examine their perceived barriers to testing. HCWs who reported difficulty paying their bills were less likely to receive a SARS-CoV-2 test.